Hungry Baby

Dear Babins,

I love you, but this pregnancy thing is no picnic. I know pregnant people aren't literally supposed to "eat for two" but it feels like you are eating all of my food, so I need to eat a lot extra to make up for it. Your dad wonders why I can't share my food with him anymore, and I try to explain to him it is because I am already sharing my food with you- and you are a hungry baby! My belly is starting to grow, so I hope that means you are getting bigger too. We thought of some names for you this last week, but we don't know if you are a boy or a girl. I wish you could tell us the names that you like. We'll keep thinking about it.
You are doing such a good job growing. You must like food as much as I do. I guess we'll have to keep sharing for the next 6 months.

Love,

Your mom

Heart

Dear Babins, 

I know you're alive because I heard your heart beating for the first time today. It was beautiful. You're real! I was glad your dad was there to hear it also, otherwise I might have forgotten what it sounds like or thought it was just a dream. He does much better heartbeat impressions than I do. He puts his head on my belly and pretends he can hear you and says, "woosh woosh woosh." Your heartbeat came in at about 150 bpm. The doctor said you sounded healthy and that everything looked great. I like to think that you can see us, and that you know how excited we are. Did you see me cry when we heard you in there?! Keep growing healthy. 

We love you already, 

Your Mom. (That's the first time I've called myself that!)